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Staffing Specialist

UnityPoint Health, West Des Moines, IA, United States


Area of Interest: Administrative and Clerical
Department: Workforce Optimization Center
Shift: 8p-4a
Job ID: 181094

Location
Des Moines, IA - Corporate Office, Workforce Optimization Center

Job Type
Full-time, 8p-4a, M-F, holiday rotation

The Staffing Specialist manages daily staffing operations for designated departments across the organization, ensuring appropriate coverage and efficient use of resources. This role responds quickly to short-notice staffing needs by mobilizing and deploying staff for coverage gaps identified within 48 hours of shift start.

Responsibilities

Manage daily staffing operations for designated departments, including cancellations, call-ins, floating, and open shifts

Adjust schedules to meet operational needs by securing additional staff or reducing coverage as needed

Respond to sick calls and short-notice vacancies by recruiting available staff and allocating float/resource pool support within 48 hours of shift start

Maintain accurate schedules and proficiency within the electronic staffing system, ensuring data integrity

Communicate urgent staffing needs to leadership and support departmental initiatives and assigned projects

Qualifications
Education

High School diploma/GED required

Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Experience

At least 1 year of professional experience including data entry, multitasking, and problem solving.

Preferred: Staffing and scheduling experience

Benefits

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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